CAS Defends Russian Hockey Reinstatement, Says IIHF Failed to Justify Ban
CAS said the IIHF lacked enough evidence to keep Russian teams out, intensifying boycott threats and sponsor backlash across upcoming tournaments.
- On Thursday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport reinstated Russia to international hockey, ruling the International Ice Hockey Federation failed to provide sufficient evidence justifying the 2022 ban.
- Russian and Belarusian teams have been barred from international events since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, a policy the CAS decision now overturns after four years of exclusion.
- Finland, Sweden, Czechia, Norway, Denmark, Latvia, and Austria have confirmed they will refuse to face Russia, while sponsor Skoda warned it will "reassess" its partnership if Russia participates.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney declared on Tuesday that Canada will use immigration powers to block Russian athletes. "So if you're asking specifically about the world juniors, the Russians will not be there," Carney said.
- The IIHF said Wednesday that the ruling's impact was "significantly underestimated" as it weighs its response, while Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyaryov announced Tuesday he expects Russia to be awarded wins for forfeited games.
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Russian Hockey Federation President Vladislav Tretyak announced further steps in the fight to return the Russian national team to international ice.
Claims for damages should be made if Russian team is not allowed to compete. Putin: Principles of the Olympic Charter disrespected
In the dispute over the World Cup participation, Russia's ice hockey boss succumbs to Germany with threats. Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin also makes allegations: one disregards the guidelines of the IOC.
Russia's ice hockey boss is fighting for World Cup participation with threats against the next host. Kremlin chief Putin is also making accusations.
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Fight over the ice hockey comeback: Russia wants to force Germany and Canada to be admitted legally if necessary. The DEB demands quick clarification.
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